Here is the schematic. Where are you saying there has to be caps?

R-1 NOS doesnt have optical, Adcom doesn't have usb There are three opamps in series for each channel, each one is bypassed and the final stages are with wima green caps (factory). In order, 120pf, 0.022uf, and 47pf. There is enough room to replace these but it is not spacious. Overall I think...

A month ago I finished rebuilding an Adcom GDA-700 DAC which is a dual PCM1702 chip design, full 8x oversampling, 20bits. Pretty much the same day I finished rebuilding it, I knew that this was more in line with my tastes rather than the R-1NOS. The PCM1702 dac is leaps more resolving and the...

How are the WBLTD's holding up? They will be available soon in USA and I was thinking about getting them. Do you think they hold there own in their price range? How is the timbre?

Anyone here tried the ADX5000 or other AT cans? Did you like them over the WP900? My pair is getting long in the tooth and I'm sensing the bass is getting fatiguing somehow. Even though I've enjoyed them for over 3 years now. Maybe I need new pads? They aren't worn out really but they have at...

First of all, the quality is very awesome. Its light and really well made. Sound wise it's a better experience entirely than stock but the WP900's don't change much with cables. Here's hoping that AT will make some more cans for me to try with this cable.

My define cable came in! This looks so cool! I spent some time figuring the colors out and I'm stunned!

wow never seen those sansui's before. also, "BASS +10" :eyes::eyes::eyes:

Did you get the glass top?

Been having a seriously hard time enjoying my Auteur from a comfort perspective recently. So tonight I said screw it (four of them actually :sunglasses:) and I removed my new crestent strap and intalled the "old style" one. Holy crap so much better clamp and fit for my head. My head is wide and...

I've held my tongue for two weeks but no longer! I'm patiently awaiting for my H22M from Mr. Wieslaw. I opted for XLR ins and outputs. I also requested two 9 pin sockets as my drivers instead of two octal sockets, to suit my new appreciation for the 12at7 variant. Couldn't be more excited.

@jonathan c @phila @grungychamois Where is a good place to see reviews on grados? Ive always believed that they were pretty devicive. Are they any good with OTL amps?

Purchased these DCA Ether 2's from another user in May, previous listing here: https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/dan-clark-audio-ether-2-full-system.67893/ These were made in Oct. 2023 and are in like new condition overall, but marking as good because the pads have been worn and aren't as...

I'm sure there are better organized and mastered editions of this but this is what I have and it's pretty great.

I took a break from listening to jazz for a while and tonight I slipped on my auteur OG and started up the playlist. INSTANTLY reminded why these are the KINGS of jazz listening. So blissfully dynamic and palpable. I listen to more modern jazz fusion and these are absolutely delightful. Current...

If $2k is your budget then you might as well get the 27RE or Mk2. The regenerate power supply might sound good but not a whole thousand $$$ more good. Plus you can get a brand new unit.

This album suprised me. I got to it initially after searching for "Slipping through my fingers". The rest of the album is actally really engaging and never gets repetitive.

haha! Yeah these tubes are the first 9-pin set that I've ever really appreciated. Mine look awesome too! Even and bright heater glow, very clean look. Edit: *second set of tubes, My D3a amp has some nice valvos

Yes, with these tubes I have a sonic experience that is both new to me and completely captivating. I couldn't be happier with this sound.

Ha! I have both right now and I can comment a little, though I'm not sure if I have the right amp for the ether 2. I have a few pairings to try yet so we'll see. I've tested the ether on the schiit mjolnir 2 so far. It's a very flat plannar sound with good texture and timbre. For me I wouldnt...

Yeah questyle is an odd brand. I'm not sure why any sane person would buy their totl amps. I suppose if you've never heard a high end DAC then they are a great combo. But the fact that the DAC portion of their units are all pretty much the same doesn't sit well with me. My 400i is an amazing SS...

100% my auteur OG has the best tonality/timbre on tubes. BUT, I believe that there is something about pairing an intimate sound stage headphone with a wide staging amp that can "strain" the presentation making it less ideal. I have a questyle cma400i that I modded to have external rca input. The...

Auteur OG really benefits from the control and tightness of SS amps. So much so that I'm currently questioning if it's worth it to trade all that for the extra mid range euphonics that you get from tubes. The OG drivers are already fast and tonaly sweet that I think I might prefer SS with them...

These Matsushita/Mullard 12AT7s are INSANE. Perfectly nuanced/resolving/balanced sound with accurate timbre. Bass is impactful and full, no artificial texture through excessive punch like the 6DJ8s Vocals are very realistic. Full pronunciation of Ts and Ss without any fatigue. Great tonal...